Posts by: dev@2020

“Determinants” is a Dirty Word!
April 6, 2021

“Determinants” is a Dirty Word!

“Determinants” is a Dirty Word! There is increasing recognition today that true “health” is not simply a phenomenon of health care and our inherited genetics. In fact, it is estimated that, together, these two elements account for only 40% of our overall health or well-being. Sixty percent is due to the lifestyle choices we make…
Press Release: Using Cutting-Edge Technology to Address Chronic Health Issues in East New York
February 3, 2021

Press Release: Using Cutting-Edge Technology to Address Chronic Health Issues in East New York

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, January 15, 2020 Contact: Jonah Allon, jonah.allon@brooklynbp.nyc.gov, 929-291-8881 WITH RENEWED FOCUS ON HEALTH CARE INEQUITIES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, BP ADAMS JOINS PUBLIC HEALTH LEADERS TO PROMOTE NEW INITIATIVE USING CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY TO ADDRESS CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES IN EAST NEW YORK Brooklyn, NY – Today, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams joined Dreyfus Health Policy and Research Center Director…
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Barry H. Smith, MD, PhD, Receives the Prestigious American Association of Kidney Patients’ (AAKP) 2021 Medal of Excellence
January 22, 2021

Barry H. Smith, MD, PhD, Receives the Prestigious American Association of Kidney Patients’ (AAKP) 2021 Medal of Excellence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2021 MEDIA CONTACT: Jennifer Duplessie Marketing & Communications Manager jduplessie@aakp.org (813) 400-2394 KIDNEY PROFESSIONALS NAMED AS 2021 MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS America’s Largest Independent Kidney Patient Organization Recognizes Top Professionals Tampa, FL – The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), America’s oldest and largest independent, patient-led kidney advocacy organization,…
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In Memory of Eugene P. Gollogly: Dear Friend, Colleague, Unique Human Being, and Inspiration.
January 12, 2021

In Memory of Eugene P. Gollogly: Dear Friend, Colleague, Unique Human Being, and Inspiration.

In memory of Eugene P. Gollogly (October 4, 1950-January 7, 2021): dear friend, colleague, unique human being, and inspiration. We were privileged to know and work with “Gene” over some thirty years.  We knew him first through his personal interactions (as publisher and friend) with Jack J. Dreyfus of “The Lion of Wall Street” and…
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Press Release: Dreyfus Health Policy and Research Center Announces the Launch of the ‘Rise Up East New York’ Campaign to Address Rising Chronic Illness Rates
October 5, 2020

Press Release: Dreyfus Health Policy and Research Center Announces the Launch of the ‘Rise Up East New York’ Campaign to Address Rising Chronic Illness Rates

Photo from Brookdale Medical Center Safety Fair Brooklyn, New York – October 5, 2020 – Today, Dreyfus Health Policy and Research Center announced the launch of their new campaign, Rise Up East New York. This campaign is meant to promote wellness and disease prevention, and improve quality of life by, and among East New York…
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Rise Up East New York Launches Community-Based Health Needs Assessment
September 29, 2020

Rise Up East New York Launches Community-Based Health Needs Assessment

Health is not only a product of biology and genetics, but also a product of the environment, resources, and limitations within a community.  East New York may currently have some of the worst health statistics in New York State, but this must change.  In order to prioritize next steps to meet the health needs of…
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Dreyfus Health Policy & Research Center Launches Rise Up East New York
August 10, 2020

Dreyfus Health Policy & Research Center Launches Rise Up East New York

Today, Dreyfus Health Policy & Research Center has kicked off the Rise Up East New York campaign, along with the RiseUpNewYork.com website. The Press Release should go here as a news item.
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